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Originally posted by DeltaSigStan
I just bought a new lighter, and I need to refill it. On the bottom is a screw and a valve that screws out. Ive tried unscrewing both or one at a time and nothing works....anyone know?
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The screw is for adjusting the flame height. Your butane lighter refill may include adapters that fit on the fill nozzle of the can.
If this is the first time filling the lighter, firmly press the fill nozzle to the valve. Unlike Zippo-style lighter fluid, which is a liquid, butane is a liquid under pressure and becomes a gas in open air.
DO NOT SMOKE OR ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THE LIGHTER WHILE REFILLING! Lest you wish to blow yourself up or take out the room for good measure.
Press firmly; you will feel the lighter getting cold; that's a sign the lighter is being refilled. Once the fuel reservoir is topped off you''ll hear a hissing and even see liquid butane escaping and vaporizing. Remove the can from the valve and put it away. Allow the lighter to warm up to room temperature before lighting. Adjust flame with the screwdriver to suit.
Hope this helps.